Dancing Christopher Wheeldon's Carousel

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

I wish Carousel had been taped. People dont fully understand how important it is to tape things. The beauty and all the work could be spread. Not to mention an historical record.

[@itsava_8746]

Wait a second Wait a second Wait a second Wait a second Can we all take a moment To appreciate how perfect her arabesque is in the thumbnail? Oh mah God.

[@hannahringel4892]

ItsAva_ Definitely

[@ai1een876]

I just joined this channel and YES, that arabesque is to die for.

[@evancarlson1634]

Pretty sure it’s a battement, but still great.

[@julijepp]

@@evancarlson1634 sorry I know this is a year ago, but why a battement? I thought battement is always lower, not about elongating the line quite as much as an arabesque

[@CynfulExotics]

I love your stories and how you handled yourself in them when others weren't so thrilled. The world needs more people like you. Especially on social media.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it.

[@elisabethm3170]

Please do a once upon a pointe on your first pointe shoe fitting and your first pair pointe shoes

[@erpollock]

I vividly remember when Carousel first came out in that Winter Season and seeing Kathryn Morgan in Carousel for the first time. I simply loved Carousel, especially the brilliant ending, where the boys are the horses and the girls "ride" them. It was so original. It showed what Christopher Wheeldon was capable of, later seen in his Alice in Wonderland for the Royal Ballet.

[@georgiede]

I was lucky enough to to be in the 4th row at this Gala and you were spectacular.

[@thenappyewe]

I would love to see a barre for adult beginners. I’m trying to build up confidence to go back to ballet after a very long break! Thanks Kathryn. You are lovely!

[@dancer2189]

We would love a Balanchine barre!!!!!

[@veepeecee]

I could listen to your stories for hours! So interesting

[@Livelovecherishelife]

You should start teaching variations!!!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Definitely going to work on it!

[@miarobbins5652]

Yesss

[@MaggieHasper]

Omg yas!!

[@hannahsliwinski7066]

Yes please!

[@michelleyvetteadamo5959]

A t great time to share with someone on social media is really and definitely you Kathy, 😘. I'm a German ballet girl but i enjoy it to train and learn from you... 🦋 🌈🔮✨-i wish you would do training videos for the beginners to the advanced dancer...,,never will miss once, I'm in, fast i can get a chance😍🌟...because after seeing an learn from you is a beautiful and intensly experience, with 😘😘😘your Michelle Yvette

[@pheona1000]

Katie, you are still a legend - their predictions were absolutely correct!

[@Gabi11roller]

a video on arabesque turns would be so so helpful! I really struggle with those. Also I love these once upon a pointe videos, I'd love to see them more often!

[@vangoghtothepolls7723]

I would love a video on back strengthening and stretching! My arabesque is 90 degrees and I'd like it to be higher but I struggle alot. And I'd also like a beginner/intermediate pointe barre! Your last one really helped.

[@lise7158]

same a video on back strengthening for arabesque pleaaase !

[@anonanon452]

She already has back strengthening video

[@lise7158]

oh right thanks !!

[@jeanienguyen1543]

I’m not surprised you got those roles even as an apprentice! clearly they saw your talent and lyrical style and you can’t help that about yourself 😂

[@julietcraig6857]

Love this video, Kathryn! I live in England and I love watching Christopher Wheeldon working with the Royal Ballet, so wow! You are a true star, so professional and yet so down to earth! You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you!

[@mcgil8891]

Is she really THAT good or did she get lucky?

[@Draculayla]

I would love to hear about your experience dancing sugar plum, I remember you mentioned it previously ♡

[@wizzteck07]

These videos are so so cool! Your stories sound like fairytales:) Thank you for sharing them!

[@rica_ria]

I can study later😅 katie is more important😂

[@kathryn_morgan]

haha awww

[@juliab.75]

Me too. :)

[@kellym587]

Love these stories. 💞💞 What an incredible career you had with NYCB. You should write a book one day. ❤️

[@leximontgomery3113]

You are so talented, and thank you so much for making videos for us!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you Lexi!

[@brendastevens9077]

Listening to this for the 1st time is very heartwarming even more since the Special Gala of 2022 is coming up. Oh I really wish I could see you perform live on a stage. So Proud Of You.😊❤

[@hhutt6224]

Hi! I am a 43 year old dancer who just started pointe in September so, no chance of me ever becoming professional lol, but I love watching your videos and you inspire me to dance for the love of ballet!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much for sharing that with me Heather! Good for you! How is pointe going?

[@hhutt6224]

Kathryn Morgan we have just started to do pirouettes and other turns and I get so excited when I nail a step, even simple things. I'm in class with all teenagers but they are all so sweet and make me feel totally comfortable.

[@Maybelline66]

I'm 45 next week and will be starting pointe hopefully before the summer. Its so hard learning ballet being so much older but my teacher is so supportive, I'm so lucky she is giving me the chance to do something I've wanted to do my entire life but only now getting the chance. I'm so glad to know someone else is having the same adventure☺

[@hhutt6224]

Maybelline66 you must be so excited! How long have you been taking ballet?

[@Maybelline66]

Heather Harkins I've been with my current teacher for a year and a half, and started with another teacher for a year or two before that in a class with the teenage girls. The girls were lovely but I was made feel though that I didn't matter by the teacher as I was older, so I'm so grateful to my current teacher for her time and more importantly for her corrections- when she's correcting me I know she thinks I'm worth correcting! She's old school hard core though- she won't let you use toe pads when you start pointe as she says you need to feel the floor in your shoes😨

[@kendallschoonover]

I danced for 15 years and watching your videos make me miss dancing so so so much!!! I feel all the nostalgia 😭❤️ good mems. Loved this video!

[@cottonblend]

Wow. This sounds like a plot of some inspirational movie. I love and adore this story.

[@missmr4859]

I always get incredibly impressed with how completely awesome your stories are. This is just amazing. Kudos to you for dealing with the haters as great as you did. Since you may be taking suggestions, I would deeply appreciate tips on grande allegro! Amazing video!

[@kristinmoreno9203]

Kathryn, the stories of your NYCB days are so enjoyable to hear! I appreciate how you relate all of the Details so Honestly. I had a short dance career and I spent a very BRIEF time with a major dance company (SFB), where, at one point, I was cast to understudy a Soloist while I was still only a scholarship Student. So, I have some crazy "ballet days" stories of my own!😁 Unfortunately, I never got to dance the soloist rôle, as my dance career was cut short by an accident resulting in a back injury. Anyway, I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Keep up the Good Work!!💙

[@jensingletary4024]

A beginner's barre for adults and others who aren't currently training as dancers, but love to reminisce with your videos!

[@jensingletary4024]

Maybe something that really focuses on reminding us about proper alignment and technique?

[@hannakmety6878]

Hey Kathryn! I would love to see a full barre routine again. Lots of love, Hanna

[@leonalewis6054]

Definitely

[@etdowsett]

You are a beautiful dancer but you explain things so well and in an interesting way. Young dancers like teens would benefit so much to be taught by you . Not to stop dancing, you are young, but you are so relatable and so easy to follow. They would learn so much. You have so much to offer. Have you written a book of your experiences? So many people would rush to buy it. You a born dancer but also a born coach or teacher and tender hearted . Many teachers are so unapproachable. Anyone, any age, would be lucky to have you. You are so gifted in so many ways.

[@krisnatotani5192]

Thanks for sharing Katie, I really love listening to your stories! Your hard work and dignity really paid off in many situations and it’s so gratifying to hear you speak about it :)

[@a.g.a1886]

Could you do a video on “making your feet more flexible” and/or making the metatarsal joints more flexible and working on improving plantar flexion.

[@elenapic6859]

It's so refreshing to start a morning listening to you! Could you do a quick barre? I was trained in cuban style and since I came back I really miss the speed! I love all your classes, by the way, and I've seen many interesting ideas on here!

[@vsm6847]

Love hearing these stories. I'd love a new "easy" barre. I've used your old one as a warm up barre or mild workout for years bc it's fabulous, so it would be great to have a new one. :)

[@meaghan8740]

So enjoyed this video. I love hearing your ballet stories!! You are so inspiring and so humble. It is amazing. Thanks for sharing with us. I am not sure if you have this type of video up but I would love to see a really comprehensive stretching routine. Also still hoping for that adoption video (my dad was adopted and I always stories of adoption very moving).

[@SG-ge3pf]

Can you do a video about manèges and how not to get out of your line?It would really help since I am struggling with it! Love you Katie!!!

[@dancealot1104]

Hi Kathryn, I was wondering if you would be able to show how to do ballottés/ballonés. And how you should hold your upper body doing them.

[@Hazel.Karooma]

You are so incredibly humble and such a wonderful role model 💖 I love hearing your stories and watching your ballet commentaries 💫💫

[@brett9595]

Wow! So honest, detailed, and beautifully-told. I love hearing your stories and can't wait to watch more!!

[@katflaccomio4667]

Can you please please please make a video on extensions and core strength?

[@judyvalencia3257]

Wish you could have put the actual ballet of you dancing in Carousel.

[@lav7076]

Hi Katie, can you do a more advanced pointe barre? Or work follow along workout to improve extensions?

[@malleydesanto9514]

tips for working with your natural hyperextension!! I'm very hyper extended, and it can be difficult to find my center of balance or pull up out of my supporting leg sometimes.

[@aimeebirnbaum2350]

Loved your story!

[@bronnalipton5159]

Loved your I-A class. Can't wait to take it again!

[@colleenmethod9431]

Happy Easter! Loved the story and would love to see a video on safety in the dance studio. Or maybe stated as - How can I as a dancer keep safe while in the studio. (I'm into safety things and find it interesting.) Thank you!

[@mackenzieboudreau9816]

I literally stopped what I was doing to watch this video.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Aww thank you. xo

[@lavendermoon5055]

Me too!

[@emilyfowler4617]

I LOVE your new intro it is gorgeous!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@patriceseheult5244]

I love your haircut and makeup!

[@mariaxatz3163]

OMG!! I love your videos♥️♥️ Your stories are AMAZING and I really admire you and your career!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much!

[@mariaxatz3163]

Kathryn Morgan I would really like to ask what are you thinking about the variations videos? Are you still planning to do these? That would be wonderful 💕💕

[@jessellieweimer7586]

Yay! These are one of my favorite videos you make. (Even though I love all of them haha) I think it is really cool to get a inside to a professional's story. It really helps me see more and more that I want to be a professional someday!

[@danielabraun4003]

Could you maybe do a video on gargouillade i have been having trouble on it?❤️

[@1.1_1.1]

I'd absolutely love tips on how to keep your elbows "anti-gravity" and not letting them drop I really struggle with that, especially on turns, my arms throw me off... Thank you!! Love you♥️ xoxo

[@1.1_1.1]

Anne Harrison Thanks!! Yeah, I like to think of that too, but in a while it gets loose... idk I really have a problem with that :(

[@savannatobias]

Hi Kathryn I would very much like a waltz video going over that step if at all possible! Love you!

[@brigid5182]

Tips for hyper extended knees how to be safe and keep balnce with supporting legs

[@katiafuller2708]

Awe those pictures of you at the luncheon are too cute!! ❤

[@leslic3732]

I would love to see a video of all things ballet turns!

[@angelaulrich8365]

Could you do another ballet center? Especially with petit allegros 😜 Thanks for sharing your stories with us, #onceuponapointe is so fun!

[@nicoturner3755]

I'm so excited in going to Saratoga springs summer intensive this summer

[@leonalewis6054]

thanks so much for starting your ballet videos!! those are the ones that i love most; i was hoping you could do another ballet barre since ive done them all and i also find your " easy ballet center workout" not so easy so i thought you could maybe do an even easier one? thanks again love your videos so much

[@rengirl94]

Can you do a video on developing musicality in terms of dancing? Even by non dancer standards I have no rhythm 😅

[@pmoralesaleman7569]

Lit, i woke up to see this, breakfast can wait

[@Huddie400]

Wonderful stories! Enjoying them so much! Have you posted footage of you in Carousel?

[@littlehagg94]

glissades a la seconde! I can never get a clean weight transfer, I sound like an elephant and my hips are all over the place :) So excited you're doing technique videos again!

[@samisaish]

I would love to see a balanchine class!! I love this video Katie!!

[@catherinecarterartstudio]

Loved hearing your experiences, Katie! I used to play the soundtrack of "Carousel" all the time when I was a little girl (ahhh ... Shirley Jones and Gordon MacRae ... ) Is there any footage of you dancing in this role?

[@jasminewat2662]

I would love to see a technique video on posè turns Katie xx

[@kathryn_morgan]

I will add it to the list!

[@cierragroves9965]

Can you do a variation breakdown or a Balanchine barre? Love these Once Upon A Pointe videos!

[@ilinca8017]

Thank you for all of your wonderful videos! I'd definitely appreciate a video with some tips on brise vole. :-)

[@hannahsliwinski7066]

Love your videos so much! Beautiful job! For future videos if you could do some that focus on placement and posture would be great. Thank you so much for all of your hard work!

[@marlowe5767]

Omg you are so nice and modest!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@victoria5896]

I know you've already done a petite allegro help video but could you do another one? I just can't seem to get my changement battus and entreche quatres right. Also maybe an intermediate barre and center would be nice and a performance warm-up class too! So excited technique videos are my favourites!

[@Donde_Lieta]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. I LOVE CAROUSEL OMG ITS JUST SO BEAUTIFUL.

[@madeline2282]

second comment, i also have a question. Do you think new york city ballet will ever perform Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? i've been dreaming of seeing that ballet live for YEARS but i can't leave the country, and the only companies performing it that i know of are the royal and national ballet of canada (which would have been possible had i not found out about it a week after they ended their run :P)

[@catherinefarrelly6971]

Hi Katie!! Would you mind doing a video on hand shaping and tips to deepen and widen Demi pliés please? Thank you xxxx

[@mimigaudet7484]

I love these story time videos!!

[@ariadnakozlovski4386]

Another center or a floorbarre would be nice. You are a very special person Katie💙

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

When you have a 5 week layoff and go to Mobile, do you do a class every day at your home or take class with someone outside?

[@urskazupan159753]

i love these so so so so so much, you're the sweetest person and i watch everything and i don't even dance :')

[@kathrinleipe6817]

tips on grand battements would be very helpful! front side and back, especially back

[@melissabrown2837]

This was the best story!

[@isaacmartin6709]

Can you please do another barre for turnout, because I love your first one!

[@siennagrace6089]

I would love a video on exercises to help with foot articulation/strength in petit allegro in pointe shoes

[@kaliphillips6292]

Hey Katie! I would love if you could do a video on proper core alignment. I constantly struggle with over-arching my back and leaning slightly backward, especially during barre. Thanks for considering xoxo

[@mariaklassen5264]

another advanced ballet barre would be lovely! And also maybe some exercises to improve Balance and turns. lots of love 💗😊

[@madeline2282]

Hi katie! Thank you do much for doing ballet videos again. Could you do one on Tombe Pas de Bourree? Also, have you ever considered doing videos on more contemporary ballet move, like an angel leap? I think there is another name for it but that's what my studio calls it Thank you!

[@chloerobinson2088]

I love these stories and your videos are so helpful to me as a dancer! Just wondering though by telling these stories do you ever get nostalgic or miss your days performing? I know I would looking back on it!

[@cidneysmith4111]

Could you do a video for us dancers with scoliosis? I have an S curve and would love some pointers and exercises. Thank you!

[@gt1435]

Loved this story! Could you please do a video about how to not twist your back/ribs in arabesque?

[@potatohead4871]

Could you post a video on ballet basics like head arms hands legs feet and basic barre?

[@gigic.7809]

You are amazing! Please do a story on getting the magazine covers!!!;

[@jaelynroth8864]

back stretching and strengthening for arabesques and attitudes, how to do the different attitudes (my studio is vaganova and i can’t raise my attitude high)

[@hopemax17]

Hey Katie! I would love it if you could make a technique video for help on balancing en pointe. I’m new to pointe but can’t really do much of anything because I can’t get the balance right. Thanks so much! Xoxo

[@bethanycook8124]

Love story time katie!!

[@TriciatheTerrible]

Could you do a "I have no time" barre for beginners??

[@ginny3352]

I know you already made one but can you make another video about getting your first point shoes

[@dove.9833]

I’ll never forget going to see Giselle at abt back in 2011 misty copeland filled in the night I was there for peasant pas de deux such a surprise and I have to say more magical than any Disney show

[@jessieborrell1856]

Could you do another barre focusing on turnout? I do your turnout one that's a couple years old a few times a week and it's helped me so much! I would love some more combinations. Also, I would love a video on grand rond de jambe en l'air and the ones a la seconde. Thanks so much! Love your story videos, Katie!

[@sysib2308]

please do a video on how to stop your leg from dipping down in grande ronde de jamb! My leg is very high devant, very high a la seconde, and dips quite a bit before coming to my very high arabesque.

[@buivile2698]

Hi Kathryn, I enjoyed this story so much. I was wondering, do you have a clip of you dancing in Carousel? If you do, could you post it, please? Thank you :)

[@gigic.7809]

Do you have video of carosell performance?? Would love to see it